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Housed the guild of the tradesmen, who would join after being a member of the Blackheads (see House of Blackheads). Home to the Latvian Philharmonic – you can't just walk inside. It's the exterior that's worth seeing though.
The Large Guild is a building in Riga, Latvia. It is located in Old Riga near the Livonian Square on 6 Amatu iela. The Large Guild was built in 1854–1859 in English Gothic style with Gothic forms. It is one of the oldest public buildings in the Baltic states. The building is the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra main concert hall, although currently it is under renovation until late 2026.
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It is a team of highly professional musicians with strong traditions, generous sound and devoted performance.
Another pretty building just behind the Big Guild, this one housed the craftsmen's guild. Like the Big Guild, you can't go inside except for a performance.
This building (also housing a pub of no particular note) is most famous for the two statues of black cats on the roofs. The legend has it that a disgruntled tradesman who was not accepted into the Big Guild, built this house and put the cats on it with their tails pointing towards the Big Guild, thus expressing his scorn.
Riga Photonics Center is part of University of Latvia. Occasional events.
Oldest Russian theatre in the world outside Russia.
Wagner once lived in Riga, on the street now named after him. This hall where he performed occasionally holds concerts.